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...3 Using Support 3 Help and Support 5 Searching for a topic 6 BigFix 6 Using Your Computer guide 7 Online help 7 Gateway contact information 8 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer 9 Desktop PC Front 10 Desktop PC Back 12 Identifying your model 15 Gateway model and serial number 15 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 Finding your specifications 16 Accessories 16... the volume 30 Configuring the audio jacks 30 Connecting the dial-up modem 31 Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 32 www...
...3 Using Support 3 Help and Support 5 Searching for a topic 6 BigFix 6 Using Your Computer guide 7 Online help 7 Gateway contact information 8 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer 9 Desktop PC Front 10 Desktop PC Back 12 Identifying your model 15 Gateway model and serial number 15 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 Finding your specifications 16 Accessories 16... the volume 30 Configuring the audio jacks 30 Connecting the dial-up modem 31 Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 32 www...
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... 80 7 Networking Your Computer 81 Introduction to Networking 82 Using a router 82 Creating an Ethernet network 84 Installing Ethernet cards and drivers 84 Making sure your broadband connection works 85 Naming the computers and the ...workgroup 85 Configuring the TCP/IP protocol 86 Setting up an Ethernet network 88 Configuring your router 90 Testing your network 92 Troubleshooting Your Ethernet network 93 A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 95 Index 103 www.gateway...
... 80 7 Networking Your Computer 81 Introduction to Networking 82 Using a router 82 Creating an Ethernet network 84 Installing Ethernet cards and drivers 84 Making sure your broadband connection works 85 Naming the computers and the ...workgroup 85 Configuring the TCP/IP protocol 86 Setting up an Ethernet network 88 Configuring your router 90 Testing your network 92 Troubleshooting Your Ethernet network 93 A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 95 Index 103 www.gateway...
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... computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components. Power connector Case cover thumbscrew Rear speaker jack (optional) Ethernet (network) jack IEEE 1394/FireWire™/ i.Link™ ports (optional) Parallel port S-Video out jack... Center/subwoofer jack (optional) S/PDIF jack (optional) USB ports Monitor port Serial port PS/2 keyboard port PS/2 mouse port Monitor port (optional) Telephone jack www.gateway.com
... computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components. Power connector Case cover thumbscrew Rear speaker jack (optional) Ethernet (network) jack IEEE 1394/FireWire™/ i.Link™ ports (optional) Parallel port S-Video out jack... Center/subwoofer jack (optional) S/PDIF jack (optional) USB ports Monitor port Serial port PS/2 keyboard port PS/2 mouse port Monitor port (optional) Telephone jack www.gateway.com
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...volts at the factory with the correct voltage for a broadband Internet connection) into this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a printer) into this jack. Plug a standard S-Video cable into this connector. If ...your hard drive. Component Icon Power connector Case cover thumbscrews Rear speaker jack (black plug) (optional) Ethernet (network) jack IEEE 1394 ports Parallel port S-Video (TV) out jack (optional) Modem jack Voltage switch Desktop PC Back Description Plug...
...volts at the factory with the correct voltage for a broadband Internet connection) into this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a printer) into this jack. Plug a standard S-Video cable into this connector. If ...your hard drive. Component Icon Power connector Case cover thumbscrews Rear speaker jack (black plug) (optional) Ethernet (network) jack IEEE 1394 ports Parallel port S-Video (TV) out jack (optional) Modem jack Voltage switch Desktop PC Back Description Plug...
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...the network cable into a network jack. on the back of your 2 Insert the other end of fire, use to connect to a wired Ethernet network Your computer has a network jack that you can use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. Warning To reduce the risk... the modem jack computer. To connect the modem: 1 Insert one end of the network cable into the network jack computer. www.gateway.com 31 For information about setting up modem Your computer has a built-in Ethernet port. Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a standard telephone line.
...the network cable into a network jack. on the back of your 2 Insert the other end of fire, use to connect to a wired Ethernet network Your computer has a network jack that you can use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. Warning To reduce the risk... the modem jack computer. To connect the modem: 1 Insert one end of the network cable into the network jack computer. www.gateway.com 31 For information about setting up modem Your computer has a built-in Ethernet port. Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a standard telephone line.
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... sure that the connections have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 68. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the Search box , then click the arrow. ... 6: Troubleshooting You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are unable to browse the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: 66 www.gateway.com Internet See also "Modem (dial-up modem, make sure that the connections have been made correctly. - See "Desktop PC Back" on page...
... sure that the connections have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 68. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the Search box , then click the arrow. ... 6: Troubleshooting You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are unable to browse the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: 66 www.gateway.com Internet See also "Modem (dial-up modem, make sure that the connections have been made correctly. - See "Desktop PC Back" on page...
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... Rules tab. 3 Click the location from your telephone line, then check for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Troubleshooting Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the telephone wall... as call waiting, call waiting is in the Search box , then click the arrow. Contact your Control Panel is disabled before using the modem. www.gateway.com 69
... Rules tab. 3 Click the location from your telephone line, then check for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Troubleshooting Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the telephone wall... as call waiting, call waiting is in the Search box , then click the arrow. Contact your Control Panel is disabled before using the modem. www.gateway.com 69
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Chapter 7 Networking Your Computer • Introducing networking • Creating an Ethernet network • Testing your network • Troubleshooting your Ethernet network 81
Chapter 7 Networking Your Computer • Introducing networking • Creating an Ethernet network • Testing your network • Troubleshooting your Ethernet network 81
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... most common way to each computer or network device. 82 www.gateway.com Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. Your municipality may require you or your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in your home or office. This connection type is...
... most common way to each computer or network device. 82 www.gateway.com Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. Your municipality may require you or your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in your home or office. This connection type is...
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...point router with Ethernet jacks ■ One router ■ One broadband Internet connection (optional) ■ Ethernet cables connecting all of an Ethernet network. Also... connected to the router is the central control point for a router-based Ethernet network For an Ethernet network... need for the network. Introduction to Networking Example router-based Ethernet network The following is made up of a router, a ...the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to the router or use a router that provides access to ...
...point router with Ethernet jacks ■ One router ■ One broadband Internet connection (optional) ■ Ethernet cables connecting all of an Ethernet network. Also... connected to the router is the central control point for a router-based Ethernet network For an Ethernet network... need for the network. Introduction to Networking Example router-based Ethernet network The following is made up of a router, a ...the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to the router or use a router that provides access to ...
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..., then click Control Panel. to eliminate the need to protect your network running at accessories.gateway.com. Use the documentation that do not have determined the type of Ethernet you are using for additional network hardware ■ DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment - If...one is already installed on installing the card and any required drivers. 84 www.gateway.com The Device Manager window opens. 3 Click the plus (+) in your network from unwanted intruders ■ 4-port switch - Creating an Ethernet network Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have...
..., then click Control Panel. to eliminate the need to protect your network running at accessories.gateway.com. Use the documentation that do not have determined the type of Ethernet you are using for additional network hardware ■ DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment - If...one is already installed on installing the card and any required drivers. 84 www.gateway.com The Device Manager window opens. 3 Click the plus (+) in your network from unwanted intruders ■ 4-port switch - Creating an Ethernet network Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have...
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...of up a network. Use a workgroup name of up your network, you should contact your ISP for setting up to ISP. www.gateway.com 85 Important Broadband Internet settings will be the same for your workgroup in your network workgroup, and the name must give each computer ... Computer Name. 4 Click Change. Names must contain some letters. 6 Type a name for all computers in the Workgroup box. Creating an Ethernet network Making sure your broadband connection works Before you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with no blank spaces. If the...
...of up a network. Use a workgroup name of up your network, you should contact your ISP for setting up to ISP. www.gateway.com 85 Important Broadband Internet settings will be the same for your workgroup in your network workgroup, and the name must give each computer ... Computer Name. 4 Click Change. Names must contain some letters. 6 Type a name for all computers in the Workgroup box. Creating an Ethernet network Making sure your broadband connection works Before you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with no blank spaces. If the...
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The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box opens. - Creating an Ethernet network 3 Right-click Local Area Connection, then click Properties. If you do not have a LAN connection setup, click Create a new connection and follow the instructions in the New Connection Wizard. 4 Click to see more choices. 5 Click Properties. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box opens. OR - www.gateway.com 87 If you do not see TCP/IP, drag the scroll bar to select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) check box in the This connection uses the following items list.
The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box opens. - Creating an Ethernet network 3 Right-click Local Area Connection, then click Properties. If you do not have a LAN connection setup, click Create a new connection and follow the instructions in the New Connection Wizard. 4 Click to see more choices. 5 Click Properties. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box opens. OR - www.gateway.com 87 If you do not see TCP/IP, drag the scroll bar to select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) check box in the This connection uses the following items list.
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... is equipped with RJ-45 connectors (like a large telephone jack connector, but with this procedure for every computer on each end. 88 www.gateway.com Setting up an Ethernet network We recommend using category 5, unshielded, twisted-pair cable (approximately 1/4" in diameter with a thin outer-jacket, containing eight color-coded wires), and equipment...
... is equipped with RJ-45 connectors (like a large telephone jack connector, but with this procedure for every computer on each end. 88 www.gateway.com Setting up an Ethernet network We recommend using category 5, unshielded, twisted-pair cable (approximately 1/4" in diameter with a thin outer-jacket, containing eight color-coded wires), and equipment...
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...wires on each computer you access the Internet connection from you are available in two different types; Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port www.gateway.com 89 The router can provide firewall protection for your network to the network. A router lets you want to connect to a high... on both ends of the cable with the spring clip on the network and can assign IP addresses to connect two computers. Creating an Ethernet network Important Category 5 cables are setting up a network using a router If you and with the connectors facing away from any network computer...
...wires on each computer you access the Internet connection from you are available in two different types; Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port www.gateway.com 89 The router can provide firewall protection for your network to the network. A router lets you want to connect to a high... on both ends of the cable with the spring clip on the network and can assign IP addresses to connect two computers. Creating an Ethernet network Important Category 5 cables are setting up a network using a router If you and with the connectors facing away from any network computer...
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...connector on the router and the other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your computers. 3 Plug one of the cable into the Ethernet jack on the DSL or cable modem. As each computer on the network. 5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through cable into the WAN port..., indicating a good connection. 4 Repeat Step 3 for a username and password, leave the username box empty and type admin in the appropriate fields: 90 www.gateway.com The WAN port is used to connect the router to the DSL or cable modem, and is connected to the Linksys® EtherFast Cable...
...connector on the router and the other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your computers. 3 Plug one of the cable into the Ethernet jack on the DSL or cable modem. As each computer on the network. 5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through cable into the WAN port..., indicating a good connection. 4 Repeat Step 3 for a username and password, leave the username box empty and type admin in the appropriate fields: 90 www.gateway.com The WAN port is used to connect the router to the DSL or cable modem, and is connected to the Linksys® EtherFast Cable...
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... the screen. 6 Click the Enable checkbox, then click Apply. 7 Press the reset button on your network" on , click Obtain an IP Address Automatically. Creating an Ethernet network ■ Router Name and Domain Name - Check with your ISP to "Testing your cable or DSL modem, then restart the computer. Normally, leaving the...
... the screen. 6 Click the Enable checkbox, then click Apply. 7 Press the reset button on your network" on , click Obtain an IP Address Automatically. Creating an Ethernet network ■ Router Name and Domain Name - Check with your ISP to "Testing your cable or DSL modem, then restart the computer. Normally, leaving the...
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...you assigned IP addresses to the computers, make sure that all computers are working. www.gateway.com 93 Make sure that the other computers on your network ■ Make sure that your Ethernet cable is plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on. For more information about ... Mbps). The computer does not recognize an add-in your computer case, see "Opening the case" on page 51. Troubleshooting Your Ethernet network Troubleshooting Your Ethernet network You cannot see the other end is plugged into a router. ■ Make sure that all computers are plugged into a ...
...you assigned IP addresses to the computers, make sure that all computers are working. www.gateway.com 93 Make sure that the other computers on your network ■ Make sure that your Ethernet cable is plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on. For more information about ... Mbps). The computer does not recognize an add-in your computer case, see "Opening the case" on page 51. Troubleshooting Your Ethernet network Troubleshooting Your Ethernet network You cannot see the other end is plugged into a router. ■ Make sure that all computers are plugged into a ...
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... 13, 31 to network 13, 31 connections audio in 14 center speaker 14 digital camera 11, 14, 32 digital video camera 11, 13, 32 Ethernet 13, 31 external audio 14 external speakers 14 Firewire 11, 13, 32 front speaker 14 headphone 14 i.Link 11, 13, 32 IEEE 1394 11,... 11, 13 DIMM See memory directional keys 27 diskette drive 34 troubleshooting 63 diskette drive identifying 34 troubleshooting 63 using 34 display troubleshooting 64 documentation Gateway Web site 3 help 5 Help and Support 5 online help 7 Using Your Computer 7 domain name 91 double-clicking 29 dragging 29 drivers updating 3 drives CD ...
... 13, 31 to network 13, 31 connections audio in 14 center speaker 14 digital camera 11, 14, 32 digital video camera 11, 13, 32 Ethernet 13, 31 external audio 14 external speakers 14 Firewire 11, 13, 32 front speaker 14 headphone 14 i.Link 11, 13, 32 IEEE 1394 11,... 11, 13 DIMM See memory directional keys 27 diskette drive 34 troubleshooting 63 diskette drive identifying 34 troubleshooting 63 using 34 display troubleshooting 64 documentation Gateway Web site 3 help 5 Help and Support 5 online help 7 Using Your Computer 7 domain name 91 double-clicking 29 dragging 29 drivers updating 3 drives CD ...
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... 16 Firewire port 11, 13, 32 folders opening 29 front bezel removing 54 replacing 54 function keys 26 G Gateway model number 15 serial number 15, 16 support 16 Web address 3 Web site 3 Gigabit Ethernet 82 H hard drive troubleshooting 65 headphone jack 11, 14 help online 7 using 5 Help and Support 5 searching 6 starting 5 Hibernate...
... 16 Firewire port 11, 13, 32 folders opening 29 front bezel removing 54 replacing 54 function keys 26 G Gateway model number 15 serial number 15, 16 support 16 Web address 3 Web site 3 Gigabit Ethernet 82 H hard drive troubleshooting 65 headphone jack 11, 14 help online 7 using 5 Help and Support 5 searching 6 starting 5 Hibernate...